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Gulf states produce 40 percent of the world’s total desalinated water through more than 400 plants.

Iran’s new supreme leader says Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage  WAVY.com

The latest spike is the second time in a week that oil prices have climbed above $100 a barrel.

The latest spike is the second time in a week that oil prices have climbed above $100 a barrel.

The two oil pipelines helping Saudi Arabia and UAE bypass the Strait of Hormuz  CNBC

Iran escalates war at sea as ships burn in Strait of Hormuz, oil surges past $100  KOMO

Strait of Hormuz issue must be resolved through diplomacy, says German foreign minister  Reuters

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Tankers Hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Why It’s So Hard to Reopen, According to Military Experts  Barron's

Video Ships struck near Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatens security of key oil passage  abcnews.com

Iran says it attacked US oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz  Anadolu Ajansı

Muslim nations criticise Israel for Al-Aqsa Mosque Ramadan closure Eight Islamic and Arab countries on Thursday condemned Israel for keeping the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem closed during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar called it "illegal and unjustified". In a joint statement, they said the continued closure of the mosque was "a flagrant violation to international law... and the principle of unrestricted access to places of worship". Palestinians warn that the move forms part of a broader Israeli strategy to exploit security tensions to impose further restrictions and consolidate control over al-Aqsa Mosque. The closure came under what Israeli authorities describe as a state of emergency following its launch of a war with Iran on February 28. Muslim devotees offer Friday noon prayers at the Al-Aqsa compound in the Old City of Jerusalem on 27 February, 2026, during the holy month of Ramadan. (Ahmad Gharabli / AFP)

Oil unlikely to hit $200 a barrel, US energy chief says  Reuters

Iran fires 4 ballistic missile barrages at Israel Thursday, no injuries reported; Tehran's strikes on Gulf continue as anxiety mounts over global oil supply; NYT: Cost of war's first 6 days for US was $11 billion The post Iran hits 2 oil tankers in Gulf as IDF reports striking ‘critical’ nuclear site near Tehran appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Goldman Raises Oil Price Forecast Again as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens  WSJ

How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas  BBC

Day 12 of Middle East conflict - ships hit by attacks in Strait of Hormuz  CNN

3 energy stock picks as Strait of Hormuz tensions stress global economy  Yahoo Finance

Energy Secretary Wright says U.S. 'not ready' to escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz yet  CNBC